National Games 2025 – Deepika Kumari Clinches Gold in Individual Archery
The four-time Olympian also secured a bronze in the recurve mixed team event and a silver in the recurve women’s team competition.
Deepika Kumari Clinches Gold in Individual Archery National Games 2025 in Women’s Recurve Archery
Four-time Olympian Deepika Kumari clinched the gold medal in the women’s recurve individual event at the National Games 2025 on Thursday.
This marks a successful title defense for the 30-year-old archer, who had also secured gold in the 2023 National Games held in Goa.
In addition to her victory, Deepika added a bronze medal in the recurve mixed team event and a silver in the recurve women’s team category.
The women’s recurve individual final saw Deepika Kumari edge past Anshika Kumari in a hard-fought match, winning 6-4. Komalika Bari claimed the bronze.
On the men’s side, rising talent Juyel Sarkar emerged victorious in the recurve individual event, defeating Indra Chand 6-4 in the final. Sarkar had earlier stunned four-time Olympian Tarundeep Rai with a 6-2 win in the semis. Rai bounced back to secure bronze, overcoming Rahul 6-2 in the third-place match.
In the recurve mixed team event, Shukmani Gajanan Babrekar and Gatha Anandrao Khadake bagged gold with a score of 4(19). Paras Hooda and Bhajan Kaur put up a strong fight but settled for silver at 4(18). The bronze went to Goldi Mishra and Deepika Kumari of Jharkhand.
Deepika Kumari Clinches Gold in Individual Archery the recurved men’s team gold was claimed by Goldi Mishra, Shrey Bhardwaj, Vishnu Choudhary, and Gurucharan Besra, who won with a set score of 4(29). The silver went to Neeraj Chauhan, Aman Singh Yadav, Rohit Kumar, and Mrinal Chauhan at 4(27), while the bronze was secured by Dhiraj Bommadevara, Rahul, Indra Chand, and Sukhchain Singh.
In the recurve women’s team event, Gatha Anandrao Khadake, Vaishnavi Babarao Pawar, Sharvari Somnath Shende, and Mukta Deepak Modgi dominated the final, sweeping past Deepika Kumari, Komalika Bari, Ankita Bhakat, and Tamanna Verma with a 6-0 victory to claim gold. Bhajan Kaur, Kirti, Avani, and Bhavna secured the bronze.
With all recurve archery medalists crowned on Thursday, the 38th National Games will see archery conclude on Friday. The National Games 2025, which began on January 28, will continue until February 14.
Frequently Asked Questions :
When and where are the National Games 2025 being held?
The National Games 2025 began on January 28 and will run until February 14. Various sporting events, including archery, are taking place across multiple venues in India.
Who won the women’s recurve individual gold medal in archery?
Four-time Olympian Deepika Kumari won the gold medal in the women’s recurve individual event, successfully defending her title from the 2023 National Games.
Which athletes secured medals in the men’s recurve individual event?
Gold– Juyel Sarkar
Silver– Indra Chand
Bronze– Tarundeep Rai
Where can I find the complete list of medal winners?
The full results and medal standings can be found on the official National Games website and sports news platforms covering the event.
When will the archery events conclude?
All medal events in recurve archery were completed on Thursday, with archery set to conclude at the 38th National Games on Friday.
Who were the winners in the recurve women’s team event?
The gold medal was claimed by Gatha Anandrao Khadake, Vaishnavi Babarao Pawar, Sharvari Somnath Shende, and Mukta Deepak Modi, who dominated the final with a 6-0 win.
Conclusion
Th Deepika Kumari Clinches Gold in Individual Archery showcased an exhilarating display of talent in archery, with top athletes delivering outstanding performances. Deepika Kumari, a four-time Olympian, successfully defended her title in the women’s recurve individual event, adding another gold medal to her illustrious career. She also secured bronze in the recurve mixed team event and silver in the recurve women’s team category, further solidifying her dominance in Indian archery.
On the men’s side, Juyel Sarkar emerged as a rising star, clinching gold in the men’s recurve individual event after defeating Indra Chand. Veteran archer Tarundeep Rai made a strong comeback to claim bronze.
Team events also saw intense competition, with Shukmani Gajanan Babrekar and Gatha Anandrao Khadake winning the recurve mixed team gold, and the men’s team gold going to Goldi Mishra, Shrey Bhardwaj, Vishnu Choudhary, and Gurucharan Besra. In the women’s recurve team event, Gatha Anandrao Khadake, Vaishnavi Babarao Pawar, Sharvari Somnath Shende, and Mukta Deepak Modgi secured a dominant 6-0 victory in the final.
As archery events wrapped up on Thursday, the 38th National Games 2025 continues, promising more thrilling action across various sports. The tournament, which began on January 28, will run until February 14, celebrating excellence in Indian sports.